Noven Gonzaga Belleza (born November 26, 1994) is a Filipino singer-songwriter best known for being named as the grand champion of the first season of Tawag ng Tanghalan, on the noon-time television show It's Showtime.[1] He was born and raised in Victorias City.[1]
Noven Belleza | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Noven Gonzaga Belleza |
| Born | 26 November 1994 Victorias City, Philippines |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Star Music (2017–present) |
Biography
editNoven Belleza was born on November 26, 1994, in Hacienda Salome, Victorias City, province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. He is the oldest child of Reynaldo and Rosie Belleza, and has seven siblings. Belleza is the son of a farmer, and dreamed of becoming a well-known singer one day. He went to Doña Andrea Palanca Elementary School and Victorias National High School. Singing runs through his father's family. It was his father who taught and trained Belleza to sing better. Belleza was seven years old when he started joining singing competition locally. His father pursued him to join and to be one of the contestants in a singing contest at their city.[2][3]
Martin Nievera, Basil Valdez, Air Supply, and Journey are his favourite musical artists.[4]
Career
editTawag ng Tanghalan
editBelleza tried to audition at The Voice of the Philippines and Pilipinas Got Talent, but with no luck. He later tried to audition at Tawag ng Tanghalan in Showtime and made it on air.
A month later, he was one of the finalists at the Grand Finals, along with Sam Mangubat and Froilan Canlas. He sang "May Bukas Pa" by Rico J. Puno to book his place to the top three. Then he sang the Air Supply's "The One That You Love", "Now and Forever" and "Without You", which amazed the judges. Then, garnering of 99.96% of final score, Belleza was declared as the winner with a house and lot from Camella, 2 million pesos, a negosyo package, a recording contract with Star Music, a trophy and a GB musical instrument.[1][5]
Present
editAfter winning Tawag ng Tanghalan, many projects awaited Belleza. He was a guest at Wish 107.5 wherein he sang his winning songs.[6] His story was featured in Maalaala Mo Kaya, wherein Khalil Ramos played Belleza.[7] He has also been a guest on Magandang Buhay,[8] Gandang Gabi, Vice!,[9] ASAP,[10] Tonight with Boy Abunda,[11] and It's Showtime.
Sexual Assault
editOn July 19, 2017, Belleza was said to be involved of sexual assault to a 19-year-old girl. Belleza was arrested on July 16 after appearing on Vice Ganda's concert in Cebu. He asserts that he did not commit the crime and he will prove that he is innocent.[12]
On August 31, 2017, the sexual assault case of the singer has been dropped by the accuser.[13] The case was eventually dismissed on September 11, 2017.[14]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | TV program | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Tawag ng Tanghalan | Contestant/Grand Champion | ABS-CBN |
| It's Showtime | Guest Performer | ||
| Maalaala mo Kaya: Tubuhan | Himself/Guest | ||
| The Bottomline with Boy Abunda | Guest | ||
| Tonight with Boy Abunda | |||
| Umagang Kay Ganda | |||
| ASAP | Performer |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Noven Belleza wins Tawag ng Tanghalan".
- ^ "Maalaala Mo Kaya". Maalaala Mo Kaya. April 22, 2017. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ Bonifacio, Julie (April 20, 2017). "Life story ni Noven Belleza ibabandera sa MMK". Bandera Inquirer. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ Sitchon, Kaye Leah (April 23, 2017). "Maalaala Mo Kaya April 22 Recap: Noven Belleza's Story In The Spotlight With Khalil Ramos MMKNoven". Pilipinas Popcorn. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "Noven Belleza dumaan sa butas ng karayom bago nagtagumpay". INQUIRER.net. March 14, 2017. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ Lei, Viral (ed.). "Watch Noven Belleza covers here I am". Viral Hub PH.
- ^ Bonifacio, Julie, ed. (April 20, 2017). "Life story ni Noven Belleza ibabandera sa MMK". Bandera.
- ^ "Tawag ng Tanghalan champion noven belleza sings lupa on magandang buhay". Entertainment ABS-CBN. March 13, 2017.
- ^ "Noven Belleza itinuro kung paano magpaamo ng kalabaw" [Noven Belleza teach how to calm a carabao]. News ABS-CBN. April 10, 2017.
- ^ "ASAP champions together with tawag ng tanghalan winner noven belleza perform the greatest hits of air supply". Entertainment ABS-CBN. March 19, 2017.
- ^ "After Tonight with Boy Abunda". Entertainment ABS-CBN. March 14, 2017.
- ^ "ABS-CBN issues statement on Noven Belleza sexual assault case". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 20, 2017.
- ^ "Singing champ Noven Belleza rape accuser drops case". Philippine Star. September 2, 2017. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
- ^ Mayol, Ador Vincent S. (September 11, 2017). "Court dismisses rape case vs singing champ Noven Belleza". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 14, 2017.